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Castro Kwame Doh

Cape Coast

Summary

Well-rounded and compassionate Special Education Teacher skilled at addressing each student's unique needs and creating effective lesson plans to accommodate special circumstances. Provides appropriate and individualized instruction to build foundations for lifelong learning. Develops, implements and acts as teacher of record of Individualized Education Plans for students with disabilities. Talented Special Education Teacher focused on meeting student academic and emotional needs. Compassionate and caring in delivery of personalized, hands-on support and lessons targeted to specific learning needs and strengths. Leverages strong communication skills and patient nature to provide positive reinforcement in team-based, structured environments. Dedicated Special Education Teacher focused on building students' strengths and confidence. Committed to providing students with firm guidelines, structure, routines and dependability to foster social and academic growth. Prepared to handle onsite, online or blended instruction. Kind Special Education Teacher versed in crisis management and establishing direct, clear and helpful boundaries with students of varying emotional and intellectual capacities. Creates and maintains educational atmosphere that encourages effective student learning and supports school programs and goals. Demonstrates knowledge and best practices in differentiating instruction. Compassionate Special Education Teacher with over 15 years of experience teaching mentally disabled students in contained classroom. Employs variety of instructional techniques and strategies aligned with instructional objectives to meet needs of all students. Enforces classroom rules to encourage positive behavior. Intuitive Resource Teacher offers expertise in curriculum implementation and student assessment. Hardworking and kind professional commended for teaching and mentoring students to help transition to next grade. Strong communicator passionate about providing appropriate learning techniques and behavioral redirection for children with learning, intellectual, and emotional disabilities. Caring Resource Teacher versed in working with all learning styles. Attends professional development seminars, faculty meetings and parent-teacher conferences to remain connected to individual needs of children and parents. Manages behavioral and emotional needs within classroom with positive interventions.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Resource Teacher

Ghana Education Service
Cape Coast
09.2010 - Current
  • Provided direct instruction to small groups of students on academic and social skills, as well as behavior management techniques.
  • Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers and parents on a regular basis.
  • Participated in professional development activities designed to improve knowledge of special education laws and regulations.
  • Developed and implemented instructional activities that were tailored to meet the individual needs of each student.
  • Observed classrooms regularly to assess instruction quality and provide feedback to teachers regarding best practices in teaching students with disabilities.
  • Assisted in the development of individual education plans for students with special needs.
  • Attended parent-teacher conferences to discuss concerns about their child's academic performance or behavior.
  • Served on committees that evaluated programs for students with special needs.
  • Conducted assessments of student performance and identified areas of strength and weakness.
  • Collaborated with classroom teachers to develop strategies for meeting the unique educational needs of individual students.
  • Encouraged collaboration among staff members so that all stakeholders could work together towards meeting the educational goals of each student.
  • Coordinated team meetings focused on developing appropriate goals and objectives for each student's IEP.
  • Designed differentiated instruction plans based upon assessment results from both standardized tests and teacher observations.
  • Facilitated communication between school personnel, families, outside agencies, and other stakeholders involved in supporting the student's learning process.
  • Provided guidance and support for general education teachers who are working with students receiving special education services.
  • Created an environment conducive to learning by using positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Utilized technology tools such as iPads or computers when designing lesson plans for students with disabilities.
  • Counseled students on personal issues such as self-esteem building or problem solving skills.
  • Maintained accurate records related to student progress, including test scores, attendance data, behavioral reports.
  • Provided support services such as speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and counseling as needed by the student.
  • Developed and maintained individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans to promote and build student confidence.
  • Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
  • Established and maintained dynamic working relationships with students and parents to support classroom objectives.
  • Collaborated with outside agencies providing services for students and families to deliver cohesive support.
  • Maintained consistent and timely contact with parents about student behavior and upcoming events.
  • Employed cutting-edge teaching technologies to meet learning objectives and enhance student experience.
  • Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
  • Collaborated with general education teachers to include students in classroom activities.
  • Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.
  • Assisted with classroom observations to identify developmental delays and behavioral issues.
  • Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
  • Solved student behavioral issues according to building expectations and codes of conduct.
  • Encouraged student empathy of others to build confidence and improve self-image.
  • Incorporated interactive visual aids into student lesson plans to support learning objectives.
  • Supported diverse student populations through equitable instructional design and programming.
  • Enhanced lessons using Smart Board technology and computers.
  • Participated in adapted physical education activities with students to encourage overall health and instill positive routines.
  • Led students on field trips to enhance educational programs.
  • Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving with tailored recreation programs.
  • Facilitated student operation of augmented communication devices.
  • Evaluated student needs to provide helpful resources and support.
  • Created and implemented compliant IEPs, progress reports and state-specific special education documentation.
  • Adapted instructional techniques to appropriate ages and skill levels of supervised students.
  • Offered counseling to students and parents to increase personal growth, self-understanding and behavioral management.
  • Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
  • Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
  • Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Designed and delivered personalized learning for each student and advocated for student inclusion and success in general education environments.
  • Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
  • Developed individual educational plans designed to promote educational, physical and social development.
  • Analyzed student data and prescribed remediation and enrichment to meet learning needs.
  • Collaborated with other educational personnel to provide inclusive activities or programs for children with disabilities.
  • Enhanced students' physical, behavioral and social skills through class activities.
  • Maintained student records in accordance with district standards.
  • Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
  • Enhanced students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills through hands-on activities.
  • Instructed students in standardized subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
  • Delivered tutoring sessions to help students grasp complex concepts in one-on-one settings.
  • Defined and communicated rules and enforced through approved disciplinary methods.

Education

Master of Arts - Special Education

University of Education
08-2015

Affiliations

  • Leadership skills and ability to Motivate.
  • Ability to work independently and a team player
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Flexibility, Adaptability and Motivator
  • Ability to work with every individuals

Accomplishments

Head of Departments Awards in Special Education

Certification

Basic Education School Certificate

Senior Secondary School Education Certificate

Teacher Training College Certificate

Bachelor Degree in Special Education

Master Degree in Special Education

Languages

Ewe
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2

Timeline

Resource Teacher

Ghana Education Service
09.2010 - Current

Master of Arts - Special Education

University of Education

Basic Education School Certificate

Senior Secondary School Education Certificate

Teacher Training College Certificate

Bachelor Degree in Special Education

Master Degree in Special Education

Castro Kwame Doh